值此 2005 年中国羽毛球公开赛 —— 国际羽联六星级大奖赛在广州举办之际，我谨代表中共广州市委、市政府，向前来参赛的各国官员、运动员和裁判员表示热烈欢迎！对国际羽联、中国羽协的支持表示衷心感谢！

    作为华南地区综合实力最强的现代化中心城市之一，广州不仅拥有深厚的文化底蕴、高速发展的现代经济和优美的环境，也拥有举办各类体育赛事的 先进体育设施和组织管理大型赛事活动的能力。 我相信，本次赛事将进一步发挥桥梁的作用，加强广州与国际的体育交流和合作。组委会也将以 饱满的热情、积极的态度、高度的责任感和专业的技能，做好每一项工作 ，将此次赛事办好。

    广州欢迎参赛的各国官员、运动员、教练员，也希望广州给你们留下美好的印象。

At this moment when the 2005 China Open Badminton Championship—the six-star competition of the International Badminton Federation—is soon to be held in Guangzhou, on behalf of Guangzhou Committee of CPC and Guangzhou Govermment, I sincerely extend a warm welcome to the officials, athletes, coaches and visitors from all countries and regions! I also express our hearted gratitude toward the International Badminton Federation and China Badminton Association for their support!

As a modern metropolis in south China with strong comprehensive strength, Guangzhou not only enjoys a profound cultural heritage, a rapid developing modem economy and a beautiful environment, but also boasts of complete and advanced sports facilities as well as the esperience and ability to organize large scale sports games. I believe that this championship will further act as a bridge to strengthen sports exchange and cooperation between Guangzhou and international organizations. I also believe that the organizing committee will do everything well for this event with enthusiasm, activeness, commitment and expertise.

Guangzhou welcomes the officials, athletes, coaches and visitors from all countries and regions, and will undoubted leave with you pleasant memories!